Going beyond diverse worldviews for conservation: response to Kohler et al

Carman, María; Carman, Victoria González

doi:10.1111/cobi.13439

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“…Indigenous-led research can be used as globally as the technology allows (Steenweg et al 2017) to inform statistical models built from Indigenous knowledge (Skroblin et al 2019), and resulting conservation decisions can yield substantial positive outcomes for conservation science (Carman et al 2019;Kohler et al 2019). Co-management of resources is an evolving trend globally (Castro and Nielsen 2001;Spak 2005;Ross et al 2009), hopefully replacing consultation processes that are ineffective in implementing vital conservation knowledge and advice (Thompson et al 2020).…”

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“…However, consultation for resource extraction projects is often cursory and superficial (Baker and Westman 2018) and Indigenous knowledge often discounted. Partnering Indigenous knowledge and western science holds great promise for understanding how systems work and how anthropogenic change affects those systems (Mistry and Berardi 2016;Popp et al 2019), provided it overcomes many noted social barriers (Carman et al 2019). Here, we illustrate how Indigenous-led research guided by traditional ecological knowledge can identify the relationships between industrial landscape features and mammal distribution, to inform better conservation decisions in areas of dramatic change.…”

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Indigenous-led camera-trap research on traditional territories informs conservation decisions for resource extraction

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The resource extraction that powers global economies is often manifested in Indigenous Peoples’ territories. Indigenous Peoples living on the land are careful observers of resulting biodiversity changes, and Indigenous-led research can provide evidence to inform conservation decisions. In the Nearctic western boreal forest, landscape change from forest harvesting and petroleum extraction is intensive and extensive. A First Nations community in the Canadian oil sands co-created camera-trap research to explore observations of presumptive species declines, seeking to identify the relative contributions of different industrial sectors to changes in mammal distributions. Camera data were analyzed via generalized linear models in a model-selection approach. Multiple forestry and petroleum extraction features positively and negatively affected boreal mammal species. Pipelines had the greatest negative effect size (for wolves), whereas well sites had a large positive effect size for multiple species, suggesting the energy sector as a target for co-management. Co-created research reveals spatial relationships of disturbance, prey, and predators on Indigenous traditional territories. It provides hypotheses, tests, and interpretations unique to outside perspectives; Indigenous participation in conservation management of their territories scales up to benefit global biodiversity conservation.

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Indigenous-led camera-trap research on traditional territories informs conservation decisions for resource extraction

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“…Social dimensions to conservation are expanding as human impacts on marine environments increase. Thus, multiple forms of expertise-including local collaboration-are essential for creating diverse and inclusive approaches to conservation (e.g., Carman & González Carman, 2020). Our methods provide a tangible and adaptable system that fosters innovative and equitable approaches to marine conservation science and practice.…”

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Integrating local ecological knowledge, ecological monitoring, and computer simulation to evaluate conservation outcomes

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Solana-Arellano

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Successful conservation of long-lived species requires reliable understanding of long-term trends and historical baselines. We present a framework for evaluating abundance trends and conservation outcomes for long-lived marine species by integrating local ecological knowledge (LEK), ecological monitoring, and computer simulation, tested on a case-study of long-lived and heavily exploited green turtles (Chelonia mydas) in the Eastern Pacific. Models fit to LEK and monitoring data indicate that turtle abundance is increasing, but only after ∼40 years of safeguarding the species' nesting and foraging habitats in Mexico. However, current abundance is at ∼60% of baseline levels and historic population structure has not been reestablished, indicating the need for sustained, long-term conservation actions. We demonstrate the potential of linking LEK and ecological science to provide critical information for conservation, by establishing reference baselines and gauging population status with a long-term historical perspective, while promoting equitable and sustainable futures.

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“…Likewise, multiple forms of expertise —including locally-grounded collaboration— are essential for creating truly diverse and inclusive approaches to conservation (cf. Carman & González Carman 2020). Our results were only possible thanks to long-term, collaborative efforts with the BLA community, as LEK was indispensable for establishing baseline levels, determining local recovery targets, and evaluating current population status.…”

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Integrating ecological monitoring and local ecological knowledge to evaluate conservation outcomes

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Solana-Arellano

et al. 2021

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Successful conservation of long-lived species requires reliable understanding of long-term trends and historical baselines. Using a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) foraging aggregation in the northern Gulf of California, Mexico as case study, we integrated scientific monitoring data with historic catch rate reconstructions derived from Local Ecological Knowledge (LEK). Models fit to LEK and monitoring data indicate that turtle abundance is increasing, but only after ~40 years of safeguarding the species' nesting and foraging habitats in Mexico. However, as population declines occurred 75% faster than increases, and current abundance is at ~60% of historical baseline levels, indicating the need for sustained, long-term conservation actions. This study demonstrates the potential of linking LEK and ecological science to provide critical information for conservation, by establishing reference baselines and gauging population status, while promoting equitable and sustainable futures for local communities.

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Going beyond diverse worldviews for conservation: response to Kohler et al

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Indigenous-led camera-trap research on traditional territories informs conservation decisions for resource extraction

Indigenous-led camera-trap research on traditional territories informs conservation decisions for resource extraction

Integrating local ecological knowledge, ecological monitoring, and computer simulation to evaluate conservation outcomes

Integrating ecological monitoring and local ecological knowledge to evaluate conservation outcomes

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